Zoology-Skeletal System
NEET Zoology Skeletal System MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
How many bones are there in the human axial skeleton, and what percentage of the total number of bones in the human body does it represent?
A
80 bones; 38.8%
B
80 bones; 40.0%
C
80 bones; 42.2%
D
80 bones; 45.1%
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones. Given the total number of bones in the human body is 206, the percentage is calculated as (80/206)*100 = 38.8%, which is rounded to 40.0%.
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